Rhode Island General Laws 23-65-12. Disciplinary actions
The board may revoke, suspend or otherwise discipline the holder of a certificate issued under this chapter when it is found that the individual performed his or her duties in a negligent manner that produced a supply below the standards normal for the particular facility operated; or that he or she has practiced fraud or deception; or that reasonable care, judgment or the application of this knowledge or ability was not used in the performance of his or her duties or that an individual is incompetent or unable to perform his or her duties properly or performed duties in violation of chapter 13 of Title 46 or regulations promulgated under chapter 13 of Title 46. The board must grant a hearing to any operator prior to deliberations regarding or decision of revocation. Appeal from the decision may be made as provided under chapter 35 of Title 42.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 190, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 49.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-65-12
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Board: means the board of certification established by § 23-65-2. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-65-1
- Certificate: means a certificate of competency issued by the director to an individual to operate one or more specified classes of public water supply facilities. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-65-1
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Operator: means an individual whose routine job duties involve performing operational activities or making decisions regarding the daily operational activities of a public water system, water treatment facility and/or transmission and distribution system, that may directly impact the quality and/or quantity of drinking water. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-65-1